Retail
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Consumer Composite Investments replace UK PRIIPs
The new disclosure framework for retail investment products replaces PRIIPs and aligns with the Consumer Duty,
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Report calls for changes to UK’s risk warning and financial promotion rules
Report is conclusion of the Risk Warnings Review, commissioned by the Chancellor as part of the Leeds Reforms and undertaken by industry, government, and regulators.
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OPINION: The Saba affair exposes a dangerous blind spot in UK market regulation
Is the UK’s framework for shareholder democracy fit for purpose in an era of sophisticated activism operating against a largely disengaged retail base?
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Binance Australia fined $6.9m for client onboarding failures
Binance has accepted exposing 524 retail investors to high-risk crypto products by misclassifying them as wholesale clients. The company had already compensated those clients in 2023.
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FCA final report on premium finance: Clean bill of health?
Implementation of the Consumer Duty requirements will continue to be the FCA’s key focus to address issues with premium finance for home and motor insurance products.
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FCA consults on admissions and disclosures for cryptoassets
The A&D regime will apply to the admission to trading of qualifying cryptoassets on cryptoasset trading platforms that allow retail participation.
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FCA says firms must help retail investors understand complex ETP risks
The regulator has raised concerns over some firms having weaker controls, and limited assessment of customers’ experience and knowledge of ETP-associated risks.
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Horizon scanning: UK regulatory topics to look out for in 2026
Regulatory topics that will have a significant impact on institutions operating in the UK financial services sector this year.